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Tasteless hasn't been able to get to WCG USA because certain companies aren't willing to pay for the relatively cheap plane ticket (and he was busy casting in other countries during WCG prelims; was unable to qualify), so I'm taking the initiative and calling on the support of everyone here who wants him to cast games at Orlando. This is very urgent and needs to be taken care of ASAP. (Tasteless was against this idea... he didn't feel it was right taking other's money to get there, but I think he deserves it and clearly a lot of you do too -- take note that he has been OK'd to cast if he can get there.)
The plane ticket will cost approx. $470 (from Denver to Orlando both ways) -- full details will be posted after/if it's bought. Like I said above, this needs to happen very fast -- ideally by the end of the day. We're running out of time. Details below on how to pay.
For everyone willing to support this, please send the money via Paypal directly to Tasteless: tastelesslife@yahoo.com and post with how much you donated if you want credit. In the case the ticket can't be bought in time, all payments will be fully refunded (naturally).
If I missed something please let me know and I'll edit it. In a hurry to get this posted.
I'm starting the donation with $100.
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Tasteless' plane ticket has been bought by donations! Awesome job everyone... and we will see/hear him there.
I'll try to make a list of everyone who donated when I get back Monday night.
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If I wasn't broke I'd do it, and I don't get paid til Friday.
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On September 12 2007 05:03 ViRii wrote:
If I wasn't broke I'd do it, and I don't get paid til Friday.
If everyone donated just $1 as they saw this thread, he'd have enough in an hour ;p If you don't have it that's fine, but don't be shy to donate small amounts. It all adds up very fast.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
On September 12 2007 05:10 thedeadhaji wrote:if i had paypal i'd give a couple bucks 
Same
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how much time do we have ?
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$1.50 USD sent.
Thats actually all I had left on my Paypal account :<
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8751 Posts
I don't have any money on my paypal account Too short notice to add funds for me.
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On September 12 2007 05:32 iD.NicKy wrote:
how much time do we have ?
The prices are going to go up a ton past tonight (although I don't know by how much) and he needs to know by tomorrow so he can schedule plans to the airport... so in the next 8 hours preferably.
It might not work out, but it's worth a shot ;p
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Canada7170 Posts
I'm not sure if this is actually THE Skew. Like, I'm pretty sure, but I want to know 100% before I send anything. Can someone (a regular poster) confirm that this is not a scam? Sorry, I just like to keep it safe. (I'm a starving University student!)
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Artosis
United States2140 Posts
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Canada7170 Posts
On September 12 2007 06:23 Artosis3 wrote:
its skew
AUGH I don't know if this is THE Artosis.
Well Haji and Nony and Kenningit etc posted here without any suspicion, I'll just ship it. Good enough.
EDIT: Sent $20 USD. It'd be more if I had a job.
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On September 12 2007 06:21 mikeymoo wrote:
I'm not sure if this is actually THE Skew. Like, I'm pretty sure, but I want to know 100% before I send anything. Can someone (a regular poster) confirm that this is not a scam? Sorry, I just like to keep it safe. (I'm a starving University student!)
PM me and I'll give you my cell to confirm it's really me, if necessary ;p
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Canada7170 Posts
On September 12 2007 06:25 Skew wrote:Show nested quote +On September 12 2007 06:21 mikeymoo wrote:
I'm not sure if this is actually THE Skew. Like, I'm pretty sure, but I want to know 100% before I send anything. Can someone (a regular poster) confirm that this is not a scam? Sorry, I just like to keep it safe. (I'm a starving University student!) PM me and I'll give you my cell to confirm it's really me, if necessary ;p
lolol then I'd have to pay long distance 
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Canada7170 Posts
On September 12 2007 06:29 IdrA wrote:
theyre both them
Thx. I sent already.
GOgogogo fundraising!
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Thanks for so much effort Skew... such things makes the SC scene unique 
This reminded me of a Videointerview I did with Tasteless on BlizzCon this year. Just uploaded it. You can check it out here if you like to:
Videointerview with Tasteless from BlizzCon 2007
Sorry for the bad sound :o
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Kennigit
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lol i'd give a few bucks too if i had paypal ;_;
easy to say at least ^^ goodluck raising the funds
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ur probably talking around 500 just for a ticket right now
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and what if he doesnt go, and keeps the money?
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8751 Posts
On September 12 2007 10:08 LumberJack wrote:
and what if he doesnt go, and keeps the money?
then thousands of people that love him will now hate him and he'll never get to cast again?
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I know Tasteless would never keep the money. If he dosent raise enough for the ticket he will just send the money back to every one that donated to him. I'm donating a couple bucks right now.
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3861 Posts
.. according to www.kayak.com, its gonna be well over 500 now if he gets in friday morning and leaves sunday night.
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Canada7170 Posts
For those who don't have PayPal, I wonder if Skew would trust you enough for a rain check?
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Why don't you guys actually READ the post? It says the money will be refunded in full if the ticket isn't bought.
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I'm late to the game, but I just popped 20 bucks over to tasteless. Where does he stand now?
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yeah i'm curious too - how much do you guys have left to cover?
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It's to about 250 right now. Half way.
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10 bucks sent o.O all i had in my paypal acount
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It's getting late here and Taste already went to bed, so this will be updated tomorrow
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Damn, I just lent 20 bucks to my friend via PayPal -_____-
Oh well, did some surveys for consumer satisfaction thingy, might get a couple of bucks in my PayPal soon
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You have sent $1.49 USD to tastelesslife@yahoo.com.
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i dont have paypal GL NICK! hope u get ther
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You should be able to get a roundway ticket for less than that. Anyone who can't donate money can at least help him find a better deal.
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not on 48hours notice man i got standby tickets he coulda used but i woulda needed to know a week ahead of time =/
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yea, last day tickets cost a shitload.. nothing cheaper.
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Man, if this had been a day or two earlier...I'm willing to put up $75, but I need to know if I can put a bank account into my Paypal account in time.
Not to mention the last time I tried my bank rejected the Paypal security-check deposit...>_<
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paypal isn't hard to setup, sucks if you get rejected though
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I mean when they deposit a random number of cents into your bank acct, and then ask you for the amount to verify if it's yours, then withdraw it again. Last time at least, my bank wouldn't let them deposit it in the first place.
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$75 sent, so if you get enough I'm expecting some high-quality shi'ite. ^_^
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Is he someone that important?
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Yes.
(Couldnt send anything because I have no paypal account :/ Try announcing something like this a few days earlier (or find someone who can manage donations via pokerstars  )
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I want to buy a flat in paris, can you send me 1 000 000 $ , for each $ sent I will send you a "thank you" on your a e-mail, so if you donate 100$ you will receive 100 "thank you".
My pokerstar account is "parismaestro".
I hope I will collect enough before the august 28th of 2008, it will be my birthday
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Stegosaur
Netherlands1231 Posts
On September 12 2007 19:56 profiterole wrote:I want to buy a flat in paris, can you send me 1 000 000 $ , for each $ sent I will send you a "thank you" on your a e-mail, so if you donate 100$ you will receive 100 "thank you". My pokerstar account is "parismaestro". I hope I will collect enough before the august 28th of 2008, it will be my birthday
Nice knowing you o/
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you can also send me cents, for instance if you send me 1$50, you will receive a
"thank you thank"
with 1$75 you will receive :
"thank you thank y"
et for only 0.10$ :
"t"
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Mexico1178 Posts
somehow i think that your flat will be placed in disneyland instead of paris..
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Why would he be banned for a (bad) joke?
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8751 Posts
On September 12 2007 21:04 ShAsTa wrote:
Why would he be banned for a (bad) joke?
the lower the post count and the more serious the thread means more likely to be punished.
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Does anyone have a direct contact to Tasteless? Email, AIM, MSN (messangers are better)
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wow a lot more ppl responded to this than i thought would, i sent 5$.
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sadly i dont have a paypal account as now or i could send a little >_<
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you can pm him on his TL account i guess (i dont know if he wants his msn posted... and he's still asleep) -- i can't remember what the hell it is though.. it's something weird (try to find the original thread about him and WCG -- he made it).
and yea, this was very late notice. gameriot was going to send him possibly, so i put off doing this.
in any case i think he's very close to the amount needed. waiting for him to get on.
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hmm, im broke so i cant send any money, but this guy is great and would love to see him there
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I think his tl.net name is MyLostTemple
btw thanks so much to anyone who donated on behalf of the whole bw community <3 you rock
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Canada7170 Posts
On September 13 2007 00:18 InFiNitY[pG] wrote:
I think his tl.net name is MyLostTemple
It sure is.
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bw community is so good =o
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Canada7170 Posts
On September 13 2007 01:30 Months wrote:
haha all the people who donated, that's really nice of you, i'm sure nick will present you some of the best casts you've ever seen now D:
wtf is that supposed to mean?
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I guess he is just amazed at how easily people donate money to support the SC community.
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MyLostTemple
United States2921 Posts
I just checked my paypal, i'm currently at 300. I can't believe so many people have donated... this means so much, it's almost hard to explain. Thankyou guys so much for your support. I'll let everyone know by the end of the day today if we reach the ammount. <3
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On September 13 2007 02:14 MyLostTemple wrote:
I just checked my paypal, i'm currently at 300. I can't believe so many people have donated... this means so much, it's almost hard to explain. Thankyou guys so much for your support. I'll let everyone know by the end of the day today if we reach the ammount. <3
Great.
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.. its at $502 to go friday to sunday..
good luck, nick.
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stupid question....but <3 tasteless and this shows why bw community > all
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Unfortunately I only had fifty cent on my paypal
Donated it anyway.
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Korea (South)11584 Posts
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this thread isn't showing up on the main page anymore, someone needs to bump it
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MyLostTemple
United States2921 Posts
Currency Balance
U.S. Dollar: $436.21 USD
we're very close! ^^
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ok, there it is.. I guess its random eh
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Korea (South)11584 Posts
I think Nick you should be able to spot $40 for yourself. That's all thats left. If not, that's kinda greedy isn't it?
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sweet nicks gunna make it
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On September 13 2007 06:21 CaucasianAsian wrote:
I think Nick you should be able to spot $40 for yourself. That's all thats left. If not, that's kinda greedy isn't it?
Nick didn't ask for this (in fact he was against it)... everyone who donated wants him to go and that's awesome. Something to actually look forward to at the end of Saturday.
If I was rich I'd hire him to follow me around and shout cast what I'm doing... my life wouldn't be so fucking boring ^_^
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Any way that I can send Poker stars money? I don't have paypal anymore. Tasteless play PS? WIlling to take money in that way/ spot the money now, then cash it out later?
If so I'll make up whatever you need.
PS: For all those scammers out there, I will be looking at the PM I get VERY closely. A similar name will not pass muster.
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Korea (South)11584 Posts
On September 13 2007 07:01 Skew wrote:Show nested quote +On September 13 2007 06:21 CaucasianAsian wrote:
I think Nick you should be able to spot $40 for yourself. That's all thats left. If not, that's kinda greedy isn't it? Nick didn't ask for this (in fact he was against it)... everyone who donated wants him to go and that's awesome. Something to actually look forward to at the end of Saturday. If I was rich I'd hire him to follow me around and shout cast what I'm doing... my life wouldn't be so fucking boring ^_^
I gave him $50 for it. But I still think that if he wants to go, then he should at least put some $ in it. and $40 is pocket change for many people.
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Great job to anyone that has donated any cash here. Hope to see you at the finals nick!
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On September 13 2007 07:16 pooper-scooper wrote:
Any way that I can send Poker stars money? I don't have paypal anymore. Tasteless play PS? WIlling to take money in that way/ spot the money now, then cash it out later?
If so I'll make up whatever you need.
PS: For all those scammers out there, I will be looking at the PM I get VERY closely. A similar name will not pass muster.
If you transfer me the $ I can transfer it to him via paypal.
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On September 13 2007 07:18 CaucasianAsian wrote:Show nested quote +On September 13 2007 07:01 Skew wrote:On September 13 2007 06:21 CaucasianAsian wrote:
I think Nick you should be able to spot $40 for yourself. That's all thats left. If not, that's kinda greedy isn't it? Nick didn't ask for this (in fact he was against it)... everyone who donated wants him to go and that's awesome. Something to actually look forward to at the end of Saturday. If I was rich I'd hire him to follow me around and shout cast what I'm doing... my life wouldn't be so fucking boring ^_^ I gave him $50 for it. But I still think that if he wants to go, then he should at least put some $ in it. and $40 is pocket change for many people.
He has to pay for the ticket in and food, etc, too.
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Korea (South)11584 Posts
I thought ITG paid for that part. Srry then.
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On September 13 2007 07:16 pooper-scooper wrote:
Any way that I can send Poker stars money? I don't have paypal anymore. Tasteless play PS? WIlling to take money in that way/ spot the money now, then cash it out later?
If so I'll make up whatever you need.
PS: For all those scammers out there, I will be looking at the PM I get VERY closely. A similar name will not pass muster.
You live in the United states how are you still able to play poker online for money? Or is that just money that was left in there after the law changed?
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On September 13 2007 07:43 houseurmusic wrote:Show nested quote +On September 13 2007 07:16 pooper-scooper wrote:
Any way that I can send Poker stars money? I don't have paypal anymore. Tasteless play PS? WIlling to take money in that way/ spot the money now, then cash it out later?
If so I'll make up whatever you need.
PS: For all those scammers out there, I will be looking at the PM I get VERY closely. A similar name will not pass muster. You live in the United states how are you still able to play poker online for money? Or is that just money that was left in there after the law changed?
not all poker sites are banned/complied (from what ive heard)
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Osaka27154 Posts
Everyone who gave you money should get a pretty big shoutout during your cast eh?
Btw, we totally wrecked gg.net on this one. Really shows the difference between the two communities.
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Comments 85 Send Tasteless to WCG USA Views 3478
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I gave him $50 for it. But I still think that if he wants to go, then he should at least put some $ in it. and $40 is pocket change for many people.
man, i wish that was pocket change. =/ i hope you make it nick!! go go go! what's the tally at now?
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MyLostTemple
United States2921 Posts
I am VERY happy to say that the 480 that i received was enough to purchase a ticket for tomorrow. THANK YOU SO MUCH TL.NET. I'm going to try really hard to give the best coverage possible. Can anyone show up with a camera? I want to do interviews and other stuff on the side when i'm not casting. I'll pay them money out of pocket if they can follow me around and film stuff.
thanks again guys <3
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TL power for the win, eh?
Great job guys
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Incredible. Great job tl.net
Glad to hear you are going tasteless!
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if you don't cast better than ever before it's your head tasteless....no pressure;-)
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On September 13 2007 08:39 MyLostTemple wrote:
I am VERY happy to say that the 480 that i received was enough to purchase a ticket for tomorrow. THANK YOU SO MUCH TL.NET. I'm going to try really hard to give the best coverage possible. Can anyone show up with a camera? I want to do interviews and other stuff on the side when i'm not casting. I'll pay them money out of pocket if they can follow me around and film stuff.
thanks again guys <3
heh thats intense but i say instead of getting a film crew and paying them money to go around with you
why dont you just end up paying everyone back who helped you get the ticket? :-p sounds better to me at least
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Grrr.. I was checkin usa site for updates. TL wasn't coming up for me for some reason when i was trying to get on earlier. I really wanted to donate t.t
Nick I'm staying with NerO, come out with us one night and your whole night of drinks is on me .
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On September 13 2007 08:04 Manifesto7 wrote:
Everyone who gave you money should get a pretty big shoutout during your cast eh?
Btw, we totally wrecked gg.net on this one. Really shows the difference between the two communities.
Comments 14 Send Tasteless to WCG USA Views 327
Comments 85 Send Tasteless to WCG USA Views 3478
Humble, even in victory.
Bahahahha
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On September 13 2007 08:04 Manifesto7 wrote:
Everyone who gave you money should get a pretty big shoutout during your cast eh?
Btw, we totally wrecked gg.net on this one. Really shows the difference between the two communities.
Comments 14 Send Tasteless to WCG USA Views 327
Comments 85 Send Tasteless to WCG USA Views 3478
It shows that tasteless is much better known here than on GG.net.
If they had something like that for their GG staff it'd be very different numbers for the two sites, obviously.
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On September 13 2007 07:01 Skew wrote:
If I was rich I'd hire him to follow me around and shout cast what I'm doing... my life wouldn't be so
fucking boring ^_^
LMAO
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On September 13 2007 09:02 OhThatDang wrote:Show nested quote +On September 13 2007 08:39 MyLostTemple wrote:
I am VERY happy to say that the 480 that i received was enough to purchase a ticket for tomorrow. THANK YOU SO MUCH TL.NET. I'm going to try really hard to give the best coverage possible. Can anyone show up with a camera? I want to do interviews and other stuff on the side when i'm not casting. I'll pay them money out of pocket if they can follow me around and film stuff.
thanks again guys <3 heh thats intense but i say instead of getting a film crew and paying them money to go around with you why dont you just end up paying everyone back who helped you get the ticket? :-p sounds better to me at least
Hell no, I'd rather see some video&interviews than get that money back. A donation is just that, a donation.
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Incase there were still any doubts, TL.net owns the internet, and much more.
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I noticed that Tasteless has enough, but I still sent 25USD anyways to get the glory of being acknowledge on shoutcast. May this can cover the cost of a couple meals or a cheap film crew or something ^^.
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TeamLiquid wins life again.
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Wow this is amazing, well done guys.
Edit: Is fosken next? ;p
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Valhalla18444 Posts
this thread put good feelings in my heart
starcraft community is so strong, have fun tasteless!
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Amazing to see tasteless casting again it was worth it i believe, and BTW happy birthday artanis
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On September 13 2007 10:32 pagasi wrote:
Hell no, I'd rather see some video&interviews than get that money back. A donation is just that, a donation.
true dat pagsi
yay, bump!
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This thread warms my heart. Amazing.
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TL.NET Strikes again! Really awesome guys, all I can say. Too bad, if this didn't work I was gonna suggest the ultimate cross-country ferry~~Anyways, good luck and good casting!~~
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heaven and bliss, oh my brothers
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Canada7170 Posts
WHOOHOO!
You should cry and get all emotional and start thanking all the TL people.
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This weekend for WCG USA
Oct 3rd till the 7th for the grand finals.
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And TL.net owns the internet again...
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United States7488 Posts
Now that you'll be in Orlando, hopefully they can arrange to have more than 30 minutes of Starcraft scheduled to be on the Main Stage. Or at least a side stage or something of the sort.
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Osaka27154 Posts
Yeah that is the bitch about this (and perhaps whould have been made clear up front), StarCraft only has the finals for air time. So, you will only hear Tasteless in the finals, and both of those players will already be in the WCG finals anyway.
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tasteless pls find me when u get there so i can get u ur pass =p
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Wow, the people who sent money did a job well done. This is why the bw community > *
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actually the sc finals / playoffs wont be aired just 1 game from group B which will be the always exciting... TvT
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Osaka27154 Posts
Even better
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it would be cool if tasteless could call someone and shoutcast over the phone while the person on the other line streams his words live =]
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If Virii's around he could probably do that with Skype.
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is awesome32277 Posts
Yeah a radio would be good. Why wont they broadcast the finals fuck that : [
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
well worth it.. tastless is fucking rad
ty for helping him guys!
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Or if Tasteless can hop on vent to cast, that'd work.
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Big thanks to all the donators for getting Tasteless to Orlando, and to mnm and Tasteless for getting a ninja shoutcast going.
Here's the audio casts for the last game of R5 and the tiebreakers for group A. I split the files, but all the random noise/chat is still in there (some of it's funny ):
http://massmirror.com/fa7dde2b4f9e1f5bc0e9411298004685.html
About 1 hr 45 minutes in total. I think someone else on TS recorded the earlier stuff I missed.
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Canada7170 Posts
Awesome.
btw, I've never heard of massmirror but it's gooooood.
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EPT
